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Comparison of Swansea University, Northumbria University, Edinburgh Napier University International College
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University
Swansea UniversityApply Now
University
Northumbria UniversityApply Now
Pathway college
Edinburgh Napier University International CollegeApply Now
Type & awarding universityUniversityDegree awarded by Swansea UniversityUniversityDegree awarded by Northumbria UniversityInternational college (pathway)Degree awarded by Edinburgh Napier University
LocationSwansea, WalesNewcastle, London, EnglandEdinburgh, Scotland
Study levelsFoundation, Undergraduate, PostgraduateFoundation, Undergraduate, PostgraduateUndergraduate, Postgraduate
IntakesContact us for detailsJan 2027, Mar 2027Nov 2026, Jan 2027
Routes listed023
Courses listed36 courses43 courses139 courses
Lowest route tuitionPer year, lowest fee published for any route£2,625 / year£11,250 / year£9,445 / year
Tuition by routeContact us for details
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)6 months £11,250; 9 months £17,250; 12 months £21,250 (before scholarship)
  • International Year One (IY1) – Business£17,250 (before scholarship)
  • International Stage One (IS1) – 4 years£15,785–£17,955
  • International Stage Two (IS2) – 3 years£16,475–£16,875
  • International Incorporated Master's (IIM) – Term 2£12,385–£12,670
ScholarshipsRoute-level, never automaticContact us for details
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)IFP: 20% (6m), 30% (9m), 30% (12m); progression Yr1 £3,000, Yr2 £2,000, Yr3 £2,000
  • International Year One (IY1) – BusinessNewcastle: Yr2 £3,000, Yr3 £2,000 | London: Yr2 30%, Yr3 30%
  • International Stage One (IS1) – 4 yearsPathways scholarship £4,500 (Nursing £2,000); progression £3,000/yr (except Business Management)
  • International Stage Two (IS2) – 3 yearsPathways scholarship £4,500; progression £3,000/yr (except Business Management)
  • International Incorporated Master's (IIM) – Term 2Fee after scholarship £6,000; progression £3,000/yr (except MSc International Business Management)
Academic requirementContact us for details
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)SLC 60% | HSC 55%
  • International Year One (IY1) – BusinessGrade XII 2.70/4.00
  • International Stage One (IS1) – 4 yearsHSC (XII) 50% overall or GPA 2.0
  • International Stage Two (IS2) – 3 yearsHSC (XII) 55% overall or GPA 2.2
  • International Incorporated Master's (IIM) – Term 2Bachelor's degree (minimum 3-year programme)
English requirementContact us for details
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)IELTS/UKVI IELTS: 9-month IFP 5.0 (4.0); 12-month 4.5 (4.0); progression to Law 5.5 (4.0) | UKVI PTE: 9-month 54 (54); 12-month 49 (49)
  • International Year One (IY1) – BusinessJoint CAS: IELTS 5.5 (5.5) | UKVI PTE 59 (59)
  • International Stage One (IS1) – 4 yearsIELTS 5.5 (5.5 each) | PTE 59 (59 each); IS1 2-term: 6.0/5.5 (6.0 writing) for Business/Computing
  • International Stage Two (IS2) – 3 yearsIELTS 5.5 (5.5 each) | PTE 59 (59 each)
  • International Incorporated Master's (IIM) – Term 2IELTS 5.5 (5.5 each) | PTE 59 (59 each)
English waiverContact us for details
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)Not stated
  • International Year One (IY1) – BusinessNot stated
  • International Stage One (IS1) – 4 yearsNot stated
  • International Stage Two (IS2) – 3 yearsNot stated
  • International Incorporated Master's (IIM) – Term 2Not stated
Study gap acceptedContact us for details
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)Not stated
  • International Year One (IY1) – BusinessNot stated
  • International Stage One (IS1) – 4 yearsUp to 3 years
  • International Stage Two (IS2) – 3 yearsUp to 3 years
  • International Incorporated Master's (IIM) – Term 2Up to 5 years
DepositContact us for details
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)Not stated
  • International Year One (IY1) – BusinessNot stated
  • International Stage One (IS1) – 4 years£3,500 + full fees after visa
  • International Stage Two (IS2) – 3 years£3,500 + full fees after visa
  • International Incorporated Master's (IIM) – Term 2£3,500 + full fees after visa
Official websiteNot statednorthumbria.ac.uk(opens in a new tab)napier.ac.uk(opens in a new tab)

Indicative information from institution intake flyers. Fees, scholarships and entry requirements apply to the whole route, not to one course, and can change. Last reviewed 14 October 2026. YAP confirms current details with you before any application. Nothing here is an offer or a guarantee of admission or a visa.

Fees, scholarships and requirements are published per route, not per course, and are shown with the route they belong to. Scholarships are never automatic. Results are a general guide based on published information, not an offer, an eligibility decision or immigration advice. The YAP team confirms everything with you before any application.

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